Van Persie is expected tonight to partner Emmanuel Adebayor - who has come in for criticism following his showing in the first leg - as Andrey Arshavin is cup-tied and Eduardo is injured. However, Mikael Silvestre is a doubt to face us as he is struggling with his own groin complaint, while full-back Gael Clichy is out of action.
As for us, Rio Ferdinand is expected to play after recovering from a bruised lung sustained in the first leg. Ferdinand was left coughing blood after an accidental clash with Edwin van der Sar, but Ferguson is confident he will able to call on the England international. Patrice Evra (leg) is expected to start after being substituted as a precaution in Saturday's PL win at Middlesbrough.
My prediction for the final result; 2-1 to Man Utd
